Physics: How It Relates to Cheerleading
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- There are a couple of concepts that relate to cheerleading we can apply from physics, like momentum and force.
- In a stunting group, bases must use enough force as well as momentum to push and keep the flyer in the air.
- Without enough speed, the bases will get tired quicker and the flyer will not get into the air fast enough. Without force, the flyer won't be able to keep her balance and the stunt will not stay up.
- The side bases need to position their legs so they can use all their weight and plant themselves on the floor. They will then use the force of their arms and push the flyers legs together, as if forming one big human body with 2 people as legs.
- The Flyer needs to push themselves with a bigger force off of the bases which will propel them like a rocket. If the flyer pushes off in the wrong direction, the force will be in the wrong direction and will cause the flyer or a base to collide with the floor.
- The back base will plant their feet on the floor while pushing upwards with a force greater than the side bases. They will prevent any collisions from happening and will help center the gravity of the stunt. They play a role in the force and momentum by helping the flyer shoot straight up, as well as preventing the flyer from losing balance and leaning front or backward.
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